When we are looking at the effectiveness of our teaching, we often get tied up in the minutiae of classroom practice. However, sometimes it’s useful to take a bit of a step back and examine what we are doing more broadly. Here we take a look at some of the different options we have as teachers in the hope it allows you to contextual your own practice.
With the Euros starting and England's first game just around the corner, we couldn't miss the opportunity to offer a passionate insight into the history of the game from a fan's perspective, coupled with some ideas on how to incorporate the buzz of the Euros into your TEFL classroom!
Debates are a good way to practice English speaking skills and develop argumentative language in the TEFL classroom. They also encourage English learners to listen carefully to the counterpoints made by their opponents. In addition, reading skills can be improved during any research undertaken for a debate.
In this article, we have tried to bring together and explain some of the more common concepts and terminology used in the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language. We hope it will be a useful reference for teachers but is also intended for anyone coming to the field for the first time - whether they are considering a career in TEFL, are new to the industry, or work with TEFL teachers or organisations in an associated or support role.
TEFL is a very rewarding profession but that doesn’t mean it comes without challenges. Sometimes it’s useful to have a bit of help and advice along the way, so we’ve picked some common issues, and here are our top tips and approaches for teaching English as a second language (ESL).
As we head into exam season, it is worth doing a bit of exam training with your students.Exam technique will only take students so far, but if they are well-prepared, at least it means that you will be giving them the best chance to show what they can do. Today, we are going to focus on multiple-choice exam papers.
This week we explore some of the best places to teach English as a foreign language (TEFL).TEFL is the kind of job where you can move around as much or as little as you want. There really is something for everyone. One thing you can guarantee is that it will be an adventure and wherever you go will open up new sights, experiences and a completely different lifestyle.
With the Pandemic still very much at the forefront of our lives, UK study trips are unlikely to be a possibility for some time to come so we have put together a list of free virtual tours that we hope you, and your students will enjoy, all from the comfort of your classroom!
This blog will help you see the impact of your TEFL lessons on the progress of your EFL learners. The aim is to provide a clear and concise checklist of methods by which to measure the extent your EFL learners have engaged with what they've learned and offers proven ways of identifying areas where further gains can be made.
We couldn't let National Tea Day pass without a special blog dedicated to it! If you want to know how to make the perfect cup, some interesting tea facts, or how to introduce tea into the classroom as a study of popular British culture, then this blog is for you!
Teaching conversation to adults has always been a difficult area of EFL. In the accompanying EFL conversation lesson plan and materials, I aim to focus on conversational skills rather than on transactional ones.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a growing industry in constant need of native and proficient English speakers to teach the language in schools and language institutes around the world. A career in TEFL might not be for everyone - but could it be for you?
